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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.73, 506.21 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.73, 506.21 and 326.22 is: 449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.73 : 506.21 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.73/506.21 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.73x = 506.21 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.73x = 165,135.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,135.83/367.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.07

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